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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 21h

Oooh it's a tough one, which one is better...Hmmm on the one hand the PAL box art does have the gold medallion of quality and the Microsoft Word '97 font set...and the Japanese one is not shit. Ooooh a real toughy.... ;) Holy cow the PAL box designer had a bad day....

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Never out of fashion. The Super Famicom is a thing of beauty.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I'm pretty passionate about how actual artists are being replaced by so-called AI which has only learned its skills by having been able to hoover up copyrighted materials without the author's permission, privatised it and now earns these mega company's a profit. And yet artists, talented artists...

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Some CEX education for you all to enjoy. 😂 I'm sure @cexofficial.bsky.social had to be in on this as there's way too much actual cool crap in this to be some set designer. That and the trash Wii games having actual price stickers on them :)

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Your Friendly Local CEX | SNL UK

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

You know you're small fry when you're celebrating hitting 250 views on a video :) Go Rubbish Heap! Actually sarcasm aside I am genuinely pleased that this review got some comments which is what I value the most by far. The feeling that someone has enjoyed seeing a new game, or the review, top stuff!

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Like card battling games? The exploratory nature of Pokemon and discovering new creatures? Photography mechanics? Snap Kid's is a good game on the Game Boy Advance. Almost nobody has covered it in English tho. My extensive review includes how to play it. It's my #randomgamesatuday for you to enjoy!

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Snap Kid's - Game Boy Advance Review

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I know it's not a good game, in fact it's quite terrible, but I'm kinda regretting I didn't buy it just as I am a huge Urusei Yatsura fan. This is Jaleco's Lum's Wedding Bell. The chance has long gone 6 years ago now.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Snap Kid's - Game Boy Advance Review

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I definitely have that collector mentality. I found after a few months of hunting on Mercari the third and final mini manga that I've been looking for. I hate cloak and dagger messages like this, when it arrives I'll share it as I want to talk about them. Best of all it cost me all of 650yen or so!

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ya-ho! Enix and Shougakkan's Pokemon Snap inspired "gotta snap 'em all" card battler is something deserving of being known outside of Japan. Extensive story, side missions, post game content, Snap Kid's awkward name aside is a good game buried in the Pokemon gold rush - check my new review out 👇

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Snap Kid's - Game Boy Advance Review

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Snap Kid's - Game Boy Advance Review

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Whew article written. Now to leave it until 6am tomorrow when I get up to review it with fresh eyes and hopefully send it off for feedback before the weekend. As I've got older, I doubt myself and my skills so much, after all I'm a shelf stacker these days and I wonder, maybe I'm not good enough.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today I will be mostly writing what will hopefully be my first article for @retrogamermag.bsky.social - only problem is I'm having to share my "office chair" with this cheeky cheeky monkey.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I have just finished my new Rubbish Heap! This one is mostly handheld stuff with Famicom and PC Engine thrown in. The vast majority of my boxed Super Famicom, PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and Wii stuff is in the original rubbish heap :) I'm really pleased with the loose GB game storage idea.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

日本語でこれが私の新しいゴミヒープです！英語で「ラッビシュ・ヒープ」と呼びます。笑う！ということでゲームコレクションね。この動画では私が日本語でちょっとツーアを行います。外国人として多分私の話している日本語は間違え可能性があるだけど一所懸命頑張っていました。殆どペラペラだけど間違いもあります！笑。楽しんでください。 This is my "new" rubbish heap tour in Japanese. I'm often fluent but wrong when speaking Japanese! ^^;

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How do you feel about the surge in Japanese-only games that are now receiving translation patches that have used "AI" to do so? My thoughts are if the person/people doing this don't understand Japanese and/or know the game, the translation is almost certainly going to be lacking in some areas.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

For #randomgamesatuday I have a true stinker that lingers after flushing, R?MJ: The Mystery Hospital. It had some kind of ambition but falls miserably flat on its face with unintended campiness that in itself can't save this miserable title. And a sliding block puzzle. Contemptible crap.

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This game is a real horror. R?MJ: The Mystery Hospital review (PlayStation/Saturn)

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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This game is a real horror. R?MJ: The Mystery Hospital review (PlayStation/Saturn)

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SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! @segasaturnshiro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Is there any harm in using AI to work on — or entirely create — projects for the Sega Saturn and elsewhere in the retro gaming scene? Yes, PandaMonium says in this opinion column, equating such work to digital asbestos: www.segasaturnshiro.com/2026/09/24/c... #sega #saturn #segasaturn #retrogaming

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Column: All A.I. Projects Are Digital Asbestos

The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of all SHIRO! Media Group contributors. The cost of modern day video game consoles and personal computers have skyrocketed…

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A wholesome evening of camomile tea under canvas with mole mania on the GameBoy (playing on my gba). What would your go to game on holiday be?

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Pssst we’ve made a review that almost broke 200 views in a week. How often do you tune in to our reviews?

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My other thing I really enjoy when I’ve not got a video game controller in my hand…

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Roland and I all set up for a few days camping :) the little van that can is a long way from where I bought him in Iwate, Japan.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I'm off on holiday for the first time in a year! Going to Cornwall for 3 nights camping, hiking and skating. And of course, I'll be going in my kei-van Roland, pictured here on the ferry from Amakusa to Kyuushuu's mainland in 2024. Sporting his Mie BOOB number :) Will be taking my GBA of course!

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

What was one of your favourite gaming magazines growing up? One of mine was Super Play Magazine with @wiloverton.bsky.social ‘s iconic cover illustrations. Such a brilliant magazine that covered imports and domestic games as well as anime and manga! A rarity in early 90s UK!

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

普通な生活だったけどその大阪の感じ、誠に恋しです。 It was my everyday life, but I really miss Osaka's vibes.

Osaka Japan. Photo Copyright ©️2023 V.L. No use without prior permission and AI scraping bots can fuck right off.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

For #randomgamesatuday is a game that I consider to be one of the best NES co-operative 2 player experiences the system has to offer from the masters at Konami. And never released outside of Japan. Our review 👇 has the full details!

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Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Jou - Famicom/NES Review

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Which DS do you prefer? Whilst I really appreciate the larger screens of the DSi XL, I still love the DS Lite most. The GBA compatibility along with the small form factor that reminds me more of the Game & Watch is what I still love the most. Like the Wii, the DS seems to be so under appreciated.

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Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Jou - Famicom/NES Review

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Our latest review is here and available for all to watch now. Is this the best 2 player NES game that was never released outside of Japan? It’s certainly up there. Find out what Saki and Kaito thought although be warned…Kaito does start talking about cheese people… 🤷‍♀️

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Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Jou - Famicom/NES Review

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Jou - Famicom/NES Review

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'm sure you'll all be delighted that the Rubbish Heap is back this Friday having taken a break last week due to my insane schedule. Latest review already available on Patreon from just £2 a month (patreon.com/pixel_vixen) -- otherwise keep your eyes peeled for the public release later today.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A small but well loved GBA collection :) just can’t find my THPS2 box. Also the double decker edition gba will eventually become all spice orange :)

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Does anyone know if I can buy this kind of thing or identical in the UK? I used to buy them all the time in Seria in Japan. Ironically they were made just down the road from where I lived in Hatta, Iga City. Used to drive past the factory and now I can't find them for love nor money!

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

What's an obscure video game you remember playing at one point that most people would be like "never heard of it"? Pocket King (GB/GBC) - Namco 2001 A strategy RPG with elements of Pokemon's evolution, has an extended campaign, and becomes a real challenge across its various scenario goals.

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Pocket King Review - A Pokemon Inspired Strategy RPG - GameBoy/GameBoy Colour（ポケットキングゲームボーイ版）

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I'm glad to say this dude is popping by for our next review and erm, well, it gets a bit cheesy...

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

驚いてけどこれが私の一番ブルースカイで投稿でした。最近または外国人向かって記事を書いてのは無理だと思いました。私の資格は足りないと考えながら他の人のはもっと上手いと思いました。だが数年間日本語を勉強してなんで私を旅と経験を疑ってのはダメですね。いつの方がいいのは今ですね。人々の興味を励んでそれが私の項目です。もちろん外国人として誤解するのことがいっぱいだけど治るチャンスを活かしてそれは楽しいですね。だんだんと私の腕を磨きます。

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I can safely say this was the most popular thing I have posted on BlueSky -- which is a relief because I agonised for years about when the right time to proffer some suggestions about learning Japanese! I'm glad I waited until now. If I can do it, any one can, it really comes down to persistence.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

There will be no new Rubbish Heap episode tomorrow - sorry. I have been busy with artwork, working, caring, writing and working on my own game, I felt if I rushed out a review for tomorrow it would be subpar for what is otherwise a really special game. I updated my Patreon's on my game yesterday.

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Part 6 - It's All Pixels and Games | Pixel Vix / Rubbish Heap / Future Saviors

Hello everyone, believe it or not a month has nearly passed since my last update on the game project and it's about time that I updated you

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Part 6 - It's All Pixels and Games | Pixel Vix / Rubbish Heap / Future Saviors

Hello everyone, believe it or not a month has nearly passed since my last update on the game project and it's about time that I updated you

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

8bitdo got some new analogue sticks in to match my SN30Pro so I'm happy I'll be able to replace my disintegrating one, ordered 4 to keep me going for the foreseeable future :)

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

For recent followers me, I'm Vicky, creator of Saki Endo and the gang. I'm a mixed media artist, lived in Japan for a number of years. I love gaming hence the rubbish heap, and still skate - this video documented my proudest achievement when I lived in Japan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHEi...

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Could I skate the Shimanami Kaido In Japan at 40 years old?

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

These were some of my photos I took for my article with @timeextension.com - due to taking too many some weren't used (which is fine!!) It's nice to take photos of things you hold dear like my Famicom, Super Famicom (100yen in Tendo's Book Off...), Game Boy and working PlayStation SCPH-1000.

My beloved Famicom including Hudson's port of Xanadu, Faxanadu and the Famicom Complete Guide. Photo copyright ©️2026 V.L. No use permitted without prior permission including you bastards at AI companies.

My spare Super Famicom I bought for 100yen in a branch of Tendo, Yamagata along with some things I hold dear such as my copy of Zelda no Densetsu Kamigami no Triforce (Link to the Past) and so forth. Photo copyright ©️2026 V.L. No use permitted without prior permission including you bastards at AI companies.

My Game Boy Color is also something I really enjoy. Photo copyright ©️2026 V.L. No use permitted without prior permission including you bastards at AI companies.

And last for this batch, my working 1994 launch PlayStation SCPH-1000 with my PSX Popolocrois collection and the PlayStation Perfect Catalogues. Photo copyright ©️2026 V.L. No use permitted without prior permission including you bastards at AI companies.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Will the real Roland please stand up, please stand up. If this ever happens in the UK I might faint. lol :)

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